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Chevys Fresh Salsa
2007-11-10 07:51:00
Chevys Fresh Salsa Whip out the food processor and fire up the grillbecause you’ll need these essential tools to cloneone of the best restaurant salsas in the business.The key to recreating the flavor of the real dealis to fire roast the tomatoes and the jalapenos,and to add a little mesquite-flavored liquid smoke.The restaurant chain uses a mesquite grill, so thesesteps are crucial to getting the same smoky flavoras the addictive restaurant version. Chevys uses chipotlepeppers, or smoked red jalapeno peppers. But unless yougrow your own jalapenos, it may be difficult to find theriper red variety in your local supermarket. For this recipe,the green jalapeno peppers will work fine.6 medium tomatoes10 jalapenos (red is best)1/4 of a medium Spanish onion2 cloves garlic2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons white vinegar2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons mesquite-flavored liquid smoke1. Preheat your barbecue grill to high temperature.2. Remove any stems from the tomatoes, then ...
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Planet Hollywood Captain Crunch Chicken
2007-11-10 07:49:00
Planet Hollywood Captain Crunch Chicken INGREDIENTS:2cups Captain Crunch Cereal, crush1 1/2cupsCornflakes, crush1Egg, 1cupMilk, 1cupAll purpose flour1teaspoon Onion powder, 1teaspoonGarlic powder1/2 teaspoon Black pepper,2 pounds Chicken breast; skin, bone1oz tendersVegetable oil for fryingPreparation Instructions:Beat the egg with milk and setaside. Stir together the flour, onion and garlic powdersand black pepper. Set this aside also. Dip the chickenpieces into the seasoned flour. Move around to coat well,then shake off the excess flour. Dip into the egg wash,coating well, then dip into the cereal mixture, coating well.Heat oil in a large heavy skillet to 325~. Drop coatedchicken tenders carefully into the hot oil and cook untilgolden brown and fully cooked, 3 to 5 minutes depending onsize. Drain and serve immediately with Creole mustard sauce.[ Planet Hollywood Captain Crunch Chicken ]
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Carl's Jr. Bacon Swiss Crispy Chicken Sandwich
2007-11-10 07:45:00
Carl's Jr. Bacon Swiss Cris py Chicken Sandwich If you love crispy chicken sandwiches - and especiallyif you don't live in the West - you'll want to try outthis clone of the tasty Carl's Jr. creation. The recipemakes four of the addicting chicken sandwiches from theCalifornia-based chain, but will also come in handy formaking a delicious homemade ranch dressing. Try usingsome lean turkey bacon, fat-free Swiss cheese, and fat-freemayonnaise if you feel like cutting back on the fat.Then you can eat two.Ranch Dressing1/3 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons sour cream1 tablespoon buttermilk1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar1 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon lemon juice1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon parsley1/8 teaspoon onion powderdash dill weeddash garlic powderdash ground black pepper2 teaspoons hot water1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin6 to 8 cups vegetable shortening1 egg1 cup water1 cup all-purpose flour2 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon onion powder1/8 teaspoon garlic powder4 chicken bre...

Burger King BK Broiler
2007-11-10 07:44:00
Burger King BK BroilerThis grilled chicken sandwich was introduced byAmerica's number-two burger chain in 1990, andsoon after the launch the BK Broiler was sellingat a rate of over a million a day. Not good newsfor chickens.This one's easy to duplicate at home. To clonethe shape of the chicken served at the burger giant,you'll simply slice the chicken breasts in half,and pound each piece flat with a mallet. Poundingthings is fun. Let the chicken marinate and thenfire up the grill. The recipe makes four sandwichesand can be easily doubled if necessary for a king-sizemunch fest.Marinade3/4 cup water2 teaspoons ketchup1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon oreganodash onion powderdash parsley2 chicken breast fillets4 sesame seed hamburger buns1 1/3 cups chopped lettuce1/4 cup mayonnaise8 tomato slices1. Make the marinade by combining the ingredients in a mediumbowl.2. Prepare the chicken by cutting each breast in half. Fold apiece of plastic wra...
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Tequila Lime Chicken
2007-10-31 05:56:00
Tequila Lime Chicken It's one of Applebee's top-selling signature dishesand a big request here on the site. This tasty dishcombines the tangy flavor of the tequila lime marinadewith creamy southwestern-style dressing, and tops it alloff with a melted cheese blend. Just be sure you don'tmarinate the chicken longer than the 3 to 4 hours, or thecitric acid in the lime juice may toughen the chicken.The bed of crispy corn tortilla strips can be easilycloned with crumbled store-bought corn chips, but ifyou want strips like those served at the restaurant,just follow the "tidbits" below. Serve this dish withyour choice of rice (Spanish rice is recommended),along with some pico de gallo (you can find a recipe here)or salsa on the side.Marinade1 cup water1/3 cup teriyaki sauce2 tablespoons lime juice2 teaspoons minced garlic1 teaspoon mesquite liquid smoke flavoring1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon tequila4 chicken breast filletsMexi-Ranch Dressing1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4...
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Ranch Crispy Chicken Sandwich
2007-10-23 08:51:00
We'll use elements of the Carl's Jr. Bacon SwissCris py Chicken Sandwich clone recipe to whip up oneof the other Carl's Jr. crispy chicken sandwiches,because I always say you can never have too much crispychicken. This fried chicken breast sandwich includeslettuce and tomato, and is slathered with a clone of Carl'stasty ranch dressing. Use the recipes together and youcan easily serve up two different sandwich clones fordifferent tastes, with little extra effort. And you dinerswill be so impressed. Ranch Dressing1/3 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons sour cream1 tablespoon buttermilk1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar1 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon lemon juice1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon parsley1/8 teaspoon onion powderdash dill weeddash garlic powderdash ground black pepper2 teaspoons hot water1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin6 to 8 cups vegetable shortening1 egg1 cup water1 cup all-purpose flour2 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon onion powder1/8 teaspoon garlic powder4 chicken br...

Pico de Gallo
2007-10-17 07:47:00
This is a great summer relish to serve with chips,or even on a hamburger.INGREDIENTS:3 large tomatoes diced, 1 large onion diced2 Tbsp. diced Jalapenos, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (diced)2 tsp. Salt, 1/2 tsp. black pepper, 1/2 tsp. garlic powder1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 Tbsp. white vinegarPreparation Instructions:Mix all ingredients together inlarge container until well blended. Allo w to sit for at least6 hours, it is better if allowed to sit overnight.
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Chicken Formaggio Pizza
2007-10-15 16:15:00
4 ounces Chicken breast; bone -- skin1 tablespoon Olive oil2 tablespoons Onions -- dice1 cup Tomatoes; drain -- dice1 teaspoon Garlic -- chop1/8 teaspoon Salt1/2 teaspoon Dried basil1/2 cup Fontinella cheese -- shred1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese -- shred1/2 cup Mushrooms -- slice1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese -- shred1 12" pre-baked pizza crustPreheat oven to 450~F. Saute or bake chicken breast. Cool.Cut into 1/4" wide strips. Spray or grease a 12" pizza pan.Saute onions and garlic briefly in the olive oil and add themto the tomatoes,salt and basil.Spread the tomato mixture overthe top of the crust. Lay chicken strips down over the tomatoes.Top with fontinella and mozzarella cheeses. Add the sliced mushroomsand sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 450 degrees F. for 8minutes, or until cheese is melted and crust is piping hot.
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Honey BBQ Wings
2007-10-11 07:46:00
Once a regular menu item, these sweet, saucy wings are nowadded to the KFC menu on a "limited-time-only" basis in manymarkets. So how are we to get that sticky sauce all over ourfaces and hands during those many months when we're cruellydenied our Honey BBQ Wings ? Now it's as easy as whipping up aclone that re-creates a crispy breading on the chicken wings,and then slathering those puppies in a tasty knock-off of thesweet, tangy honey BBQ sauce. "Limited-time-only" signs -we laugh in your direction!Sauce1 1/4 cup ketchup1/3 cup white vinegar1/4 cup molasses1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon liquid smoke1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon chili powder6 to 8 cups vegetable shortening1 egg, beaten1 cup milk2 cups all-purpose flour2 1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon pepper3/4 teaspoon MSG20 chicken wing pieces1. Combine the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over mediumheat. Stir until ingredients are well combined and bring to a boil.Then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for ...

Orange Flavored Chicken
2007-10-11 07:40:00
As far as Chinese food goes, I think the stuff these guysthrow together in sizzling woks is surprisingly tasty fora takeout chain. This dish is something of a twist on thetraditional sweet and sour chicken commonly found at Chineserestaurants over the years. This popular menu item has adelicious, citrus-laced, tangy-sweet sauce with a spicy nipthe regulars find truly addictive. The chain claims to cookall of its food in woks, including sauces. But this homegrownversion will work fine, whether you go for a wok, or not.Sauce1 1/2 cups water2 tablespoons orange juice1 cup packed dark brown sugar1/3 cup rice vinegar2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon minced water chestnuts1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger1/4 teaspoon minced garlic1 rounded teaspoon chopped green onion1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes5 teaspoons cornstarch2 teaspoons arrowroot3 tablespoons waterChicken 4 chicken breast fillets1 cup ice water1 egg1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teas...
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Snack Well's Banana Snack Bars
2007-10-04 06:40:00
INGREDIENTS:2 egg whites,1 cup plus 5 tablespoons sugar,2 tablespoons brown sugar,2 tablespoons molasses,1 1/2 cups banana puree* ,3 tablespoons shortening,1/4 cup whole milk,1/2 teaspoon vanilla butter nut extract,1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour,1/2 teaspoon salt,1/4 teaspoon baking soda.Preparation Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°.2. In a large bowl, whip the egg whites with an electric mixer until theybecome thick. Do not use a plastic bowl for this.3. Add the sugar to the egg whites and continue to beat until the mixtureforms soft peaks.4. Add the brown sugar, molasses, banana puree,shortening, milk and vanilla butter nut flavoring to the mixture,beating after each addition.5. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.6. While beating the wet mixture, slowly add the bowl of dry ingredients.7. Lightly grease a 9x14-inch pan with a light coating of non-stick cooking spray. Be sure tocoat the sides as well as the bottom of the pan. Dump about 3tablespoons of sugar in...
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Salt Free Seasoning Blend
2007-10-04 06:33:00
So here's the challenge with this clone recipe: Not only dowe have to get the right ratios for nearly 20 different spices,but we also have to come up with a way to get the same lemonytang that makes the real Mrs. Dash the tasty salt-free seasoningblend we've come to know and love over the years. Sure, we coulduse powdered citric acid that is sometimes found in health foodstores, but not everyone is going to have that scary soundingingredient readily available. Then we still need to figure outthe "lemon juice solids" part. Ah, but wait, there's citric acidand lemon juice solids in Kool-Aid unsweetened lemonade drinkmix. It's perfect! Add a little of that drink powder to the spiceblend and we have a clone that in a blindfolded taste test couldfool even Mr. Dash.1/4 cup crushed dried minced onion flakes4 teaspoons crushed dried vegetable flakes (Schilling)1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon dried orange peel2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper1 teaspoon dried parsley1/2 teaspo...
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie
2007-10-04 06:12:00
Ingredients15 chocolate sandwich cookies1/2 cup dry roasted peanutsvegetable cooking spray4 tablespoons butter or margarine3 quarts chocolate ice cream(7) 1.8 ounce packages milk chocolate covered peanut butter cups(1) 8 ounce jar milk chocolate fudge topping1/4 cup strong brewed coffee2 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueurPreparationPreheat oven to 400 degrees. In a food processor or blender,blend chocolate sandwich cookies and peanuts until finely chopped.Spray 9-inch pie plate with vegetable cooking spray. Reserve 1tablespoon cookie mixture for garnish. In pie plate, mix butteror margarine and remaining cookie mixture by hand. Press mixtureonto bottom and up side of pie plate. Bake 8 minutes. Cool crustcompletely on wire rack.Meanwhile, place chocolate ice cream in refrigerator about 40minutes to soften slightly. Coarsely chop milk chocolate coveredpeanut butter cups. In a large bowl mix softened ice cream withchopped peanut butter cups. Spoon ice cream mixture into cooledcookie c...
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Nacho Burger
2007-10-03 07:29:00
Here's a clone recipe for a delicious new burger from Chili'sunlike any you may have tasted before. It was designed bythe folks at this popular chain to incorporate several ofrestaurant's prepared sides -- all of which you will nowhave clones for -- including Chili's chili queso, Chili'spico de gallo, and Chili's guacamole. Stack it all onto abun with a juicy 1/4-pound ground beef patty and some crumbledtortilla chips for crunch, and you've got a slightly spicy,South-of-the-border taste. Muy bien, amigos!Pico de Gallo2 medium tomatoes, diced1/2 cup diced Spanish onion2 teaspoons chopped fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and de-ribbed2 teaspoons finely minced fresh cilantroPinch of saltGuacamole2 small or 1 large Haas avocado2 tablespoons sour cream1/4 cup diced tomato1/2 teaspoon diced jalapeno1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro1/4 teaspoon lemon juice1/8 teaspoon saltChili Queso3 ounces ground beef1 teaspoon all-purpose flourpinch of saltpinch of ground black pepper16-ounce bott...
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Low-Fat Blackened Chicken Salad
2007-09-29 05:45:00
Blackened Chicken Salad quickly becamea favorite, encouraging this popular full-service chain tocreate a low-fat version of the delish dish. While most ofthe fat in the original comes from the tasty honey mustarddressing, this version creates a dressing that tastes justas good, yet has not a single gram of fat. Combine that withfresh lettuce, shredded carrot, a little egg white, non-fatshredded cheese, and a delicious Cajun spice blend whichgenerously coats chicken seared in light butter then grilled,and you have a majorly munchable salad which is incrediblyeasy on the waistline. Who says you need gobs of fat to createa tasty meal?Dressing1/4 cup fat free mayonnaise1/4 cup Grey Poupon Dijon mustard1/4 cup honey1 tablespoon prepared mustard1 tablespoon white vinegar1/8 teaspoon paprikaChicken Marinade1 cup water3 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 tablespoon WorcestershireCajun Spice Blend1/2 tablespoon salt1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon onion powder1 teas...
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Oriental Chicken Salad
2007-09-29 05:42:00
The recipe makes one dinner-size saladand can be easily doubled or quadrupled foradditional servings.Oriental Dressing3 tablespoons honey1 1/2 tablespoons rice winevinegar1/4 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon Grey Poupon Dijon mustard1/8 teaspoon sesame oilSalad 1 egg1/2 cup milk1/2 cup flour1/2 cup corn flake crumbs1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half2-4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)3 cups chopped romaine lettuce1 cup red cabbage1 cup Napa cabbage1/2 carrot, julienned or shredded1 green onion, chopped1 tablespoon sliced almonds1/3 cup chow mein noodles1. Preheat oil in deep fryer or deep pan over medium heat.You want the temperature of the oil to be around 350 degrees.2. Blend together all ingredients for dressing in a smallbowl with an electric mixer. Put dressing in refrigeratorto chill while you prepare the salad.3. In a small, shallow bowl beat egg, add milk, and mix well.4. In another bowl, combine flour with corn flake crumbs, saltand pepper.5. C...
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Tupelo Style Chicken
2007-09-29 05:39:00
4 to 6 cups vegetable oilHoney Mustard Dipping Sauce1/4 cup mayonnaise1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard2 teaspoons honeypinch paprikaApricot Dipping Sauce2 tablespoons Grey Poupon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon apricot preserves2 tablespoons honey1 cup corn flake crumbs2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon onion powderdash garlic1 egg1 cup milk1 cup flour1 pound chicken breast fillets1. Preheat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees.2. Make the honey mustard dipping sauce by combining theingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate. Make theapricot dipping sauce by combing those ingredients in a mediumbowl. Cover and refrigerate this sauce as well, until your chickenis ready.3. Prepare the breading by combining the corn flake crumbs, crushedred pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, paprika, onionpowder, and garlic in a medium bowl.4. Beat the egg in a medium bowl, add the 1 cup of milk an...
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Baked French Onion Soup
2007-09-29 05:36:00
3 tablespoons vegetable oil6 medium white onions, sliced8 cups beef broth (Swanson is best)1 cup water2 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper5 plain hamburger buns10 slices provolone cheese10 teaspoons shredded parmesan cheese1. Add 3 tablespoons oil to a large soup pot or saucepanover medium/high heat. Add the sliced onions and sautéfor 20 minutes until the onions begin to soften and startto become translucent. You don't want them to brown.2. Add the beef broth, water, salt, garlic powder andblack pepper to the pan and bring mixture to a boil.When soup begins to boil, reduce heat and simmer for45 minutes.3. To make the croutons cut off the top half of each topof the hamburger bun so that the bread is the same thicknessas the bottom half of each bun. Throw the tops away. Now youshould have 10 round pieces of bread -- 5 bottom buns, and 5top buns with the tops cut off. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.Place the bread in the the oven directly on the...
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Smashed Pea - Barley Soup
2007-09-29 05:32:00
Got one of those cool hand blenders? You know,the kind of gadget that used to be pitched onthose annoying yet compelling late-night infomercials?It comes in handy for this recipe, which requires thesplit peas to be smashed into a smooth consistency,just like the original. If you don't have a hand mixer,a standard blender works just fine. This soup is verytasty and very low in fat. And the barley gives it aspecial chunky consistency and added flavor that isn'tfound in most pea soups.2 cups split peas6 cups water2 14.5-ounce cans chicken broth (4 cups)1/3 cup minced onion1 large clove garlic, minced2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon dried parsley1/4 teaspoon white pepperdash dried thyme1/2 cup barley6 cups water2 medium carrots, diced (about 1 cup)1/2 stalk celery, diced (1/4 cup)Garnishchopped green onion1. Rinse and drain the split peas, then add them to a largepot with 6 cups of water, chicken broth, onion, garlic,lemon juice, salt, suga...
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Chicken Enchilada Soup
2007-09-29 05:28:00
1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb. of chicken breast fillets (approx. 3 fillets)1/2 cup diced onion1 clove garlic, pressed4 cups chicken broth1 cup masa harina3 cups water1 cup enchilada sauce16 ounces Velveeta1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon cuminGarnishshredded cheddar cheesecrumbled corn tortilla chipspico de gallo (from recipe for November 17, 1997)1. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large pot over medium heat.Add chicken breasts to pot and brown for 4-5 minutes per side.Set chicken aside.2. Add onions and garlic to pot and sauté over medium heat forabout 2 minutes, or until onions begin to become translucent.Add chicken broth.3. Combine masa harina with 2 cups of water in a medium bowland whisk until blended. Add masa mixture to pot with onions,garlic and broth.4. Add remaining water, enchilada sauce, cheese and spices to potand bring mixture to a boil.5. Shred the chicken into small, bite-size pieces and add it tothe pot. Reduce heat and simmer soup for 30-40 minut...
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Magic Mustard Sauce
2007-09-29 05:25:00
1 tbsp Sesame seeds - crushed & toasted3 tbsp Dry mustard2 tbsp Hot water3/4 cup Soy sauce1/4 Garlic clove - crushed3 tbsp Heavy cream - whippedPreheat oven to 350°F. Place sesame seeds in flat pan inoven to toast. (about 10 - 15 minutes) Mix mustard and waterin a small mixing bowl until it forms a paste. Place in blenderwith sesame seeds, soy sauce and garlic. Blend at high speedfor about 1 minute. Remove and stir in whipped cream.
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Ginger Salad Dressing
2007-09-29 05:20:00
1/2 cup minced onion1/2 cup peanut oil1/3 cup rice vinegar2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger2 tablespoons minced celery2 tablespoons ketchup4 teaspoons soy sauce2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1. Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed forabout 30 seconds or until all of the ginger is well-pureed.Makes 1 3/4 cups.
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Thousand Island Dressing
2007-09-29 05:17:00
Use this one on salads or on burgersas a homemade "special sauce." It's easy, it's tasty, it's cheap and itcan be made low fat simply by using low-fat mayo. Dig it.1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons ketchup1 tablespoon white vinegar2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish1 teaspoon finely minced white onion1/8 teaspoon saltdash of black pepper1. Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well.2. Place dressing in a covered container and refrigerate forseveral hours, stirring occasionally, so that the sugar dissolvesand the flavors blend.Makes about 3/4 cup.
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Bull's Eye BBQ Sauce
2007-09-29 05:03:00
1/2 C. chopped onions1 (8 oz.) can tomatoes sauce1 C. water (OPTION: Beer)1 1/4 C. ketchup2 T. brown sugar2 T. prepared yellow mustard1 T. olive oil1 T. Worcestershire sauce1 dash Tabasco sauceCombine ingredients, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.I cooked this for 45 minutes to an hour. The sauce reduceditself and tasted good. If you taste the sauce before simmering,it will not taste as good as when the flavors have melded,but after cooking it is great.Just like the 'real' sauce on barbecued pork steaks. Forthe original, do not use beer.
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Bananaberry Freeze
2007-09-28 09:51:00
Ah, if only kitchen cloning was an exact science.While working on this one I saw the same bartendermake the drink two different ways on two differentdays. Only after a firm grilling did I get heradmitting to her personal "improvement" to the chain'ssecret recipe. The official clone includes theingredients found below. But if you want to add a littlepineapple juice -- as some independent thinkingbartenders are apt to do -- you might discover youhave indeed created a tastier version of this refreshingsmoothie. On that day the cloning gods shall be lookingthe other way.But, for heaven's sake, be sure your banana is softand ripe. This is a detail the gods won't ignore.1 10-ounce box frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed1/3 cup pina colada mix2 cups ice2 ripe bananasGarnishwhipped cream2 fresh strawberries1. Use a blender to puree the entire contents of the thawedbox of frozen strawberries.2. Add 1/3 cup pina colada mix and 2 cups of ice to the blender.3. Cut the end off end ba...
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Tiramisu Dessert
2007-09-25 07:12:00
1 sponge cake (10-12") - about 3" tall3 oz strong black coffee3 oz brandy or rum1½ lbs mascarpone - room temp1½ cups superfine/powdered sugarunsweetened cocoa powderCut across middle of sponge cake forming two layers,each about 1½" high. Blend coffee and brandy.Sprinkle enough of mixture over bottom half of cake toflavor it strongly. Don't moisten cake too much or itmay collapse on serving. Beat room-temperature cheese and1 cup sugar until sugar is completely dissolved and cheeseis light and spreadable. test for sweetness during beating,adding more sugar if needed. Spread cut surface of bottomlayer with half of the cheese mixture. Replace second layerand top this with remaining cheese mixture. Sprinkle topliberally with sifted cocoa. Refrigerate cake for at least2 hours before cutting and serving.
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Boneless Buffalo Wings
2007-09-22 07:47:00
This clone menu, gives us thezesty flavor of traditional Buffalo chicken wingswithout the bones or skin. That's because these "wings"are actually nuggets sliced from chicken breast filletsthat are breaded and fried, then smothered with the sametype of spicy wing sauce used on typical wings. If youlike Buffalo wings, you'll love this recipe. Serve thesebabies up with some celery sticks and bleu cheese dressingon the side for dipping. Now you can actually eat Buffalowings with a fork!1 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon paprika1 egg1 cup milk2 chicken breast fillets4-6 cups vegetable oil1/4 cup Crystal or Frank's Louisiana hot sauce1 tablespoon margarineOn the sidebleu cheese dressing (for dipping)celery sticks1. Combine flour, salt, peppers and paprika in a medium bowl.2. In another small bowl, whisk together egg and milk.3. Slice each chicken breast into 6 pieces. Preheat 4-6 cupsof vegetable oil in a deep fryer t...
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Yogurt Parfait
2007-09-22 07:38:00
This one's super easy to make, plus it's low fat and delicious.The yogurt in the original is very sweet and creamy, like Yoplait.So that's the brand that you should use, although any brand ofvanilla yogurt will work fine. If you use Yoplait, you'll need two6-ounce containers of the stuff per serving. For the granola,just look for one that contains mostly oats. It should be crunchyand sweet (such as "maple" flavor) and can also include puffedrice bits. You can even make these a day or two ahead of time.Keep them covered in the fridge, and hold off on the granolatopping until you serve 'em up or it'll get mighty soggy.4 cups vanilla-flavored low-fat yogurt (or 8 6-ounce containersof Yoplait)2 10-ounce boxes sliced strawberries with sugar added, thawed1/3 cup frozen blueberries, thawed1/2 cup crunchy, sweet granola1. Pour 1/2 cup of yogurt into a parfait cup or tall glass.2. Add 1/2 cup of strawberries into the glass on top of the yogurt.3. Add 1 tablespoon of blueberries to the ...
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Fat-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
2007-09-20 07:54:00
1 tablespoon Molasses3 Raw egg whites1 cup Dark raisins1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla1 cup Light brown sugar -- packed1 cup Granulated sugar1/2 cup Non-fat dry milk powder1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder2 1/2 cups Quaker brand quick-cooking -- rolled oats1 cup All-purpose flourPut molasses, egg whites and raisins into blender and blend on high speedjust to mince but not to puree (about 5-10 seconds). Empty mixture intomedium mixing bowl. With mixer beat in on medium speed each of theremaining ingredients, beating well after each addition, adding both theoats and flour in small portions. Switch to mixing spoon if dough becomestoo stiff for mixer. Lightly spray cookie sheet with Pam and wipe offexcess lightly with paper towel; any excess of the cookie sheet may burnwhile cookies are baking. You need only a very light film of the Pam justto keep cookies from sticking. Use 1 measuring teaspoonful of dough foreach cookie and place 2" apart on prepared cookie sheet. Bake in pre...
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Ranch Salad Dressing
2007-09-20 07:44:00
This always-popular growing restaurant chain makes a tastyversion of creamy ranch dressing for its house and Queenslandsalads. To get the same unique flavor and creaminess of theoriginal at home, mates, you'll need just one teaspoon of HiddenValley ranch salad dressing mix swimming in there with the mayoand buttermilk and . . . . . [Get a complete recipe here !]
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